Analysis of followup studies of graduates of College of Education doctoral progams at Ohio State and Michigan State universities considered alumni perceptions of doctoral guidance committee activities in planning course work, preparing and administering comprehensive evaluations, and guiding dissertation research. Questionnaire responses from a total of 676 graduates from both programs were analyzed. Although demographic characteristics of the two groups differed significantly, most findings were consistent across both institutions in such areas as satisfaction with quality of assistance; evaluation of and satisfaction with course work; preparation for comprehensive examinations; and need for more preparation in research methodology for completion of their dissertations. Some striking contrasts were also found in such areas as the number of articles published based on their dissertations. Recommendations for guidance committees stemmming from survey responses include: (1) encouraging students to take meaningful coursework outside of the college of education; (2) ensuring that students get enough background in research methodology; (3) providing a clear sense of the content that will be tested in examinations; (4) maintaining high standards and offering constructive feedback to students when evaluating their performance; and (5) adding members, if necessary, to the guidance committees to ensure expertise in fields like research methodology and theory. (CB)